ODATE MAYOR MEETS AKIHO MEMBERS IN MILAN

Today, an exclusive event was held at Tenoha, a 2500m² multifunctional space dedicated to Japan in Milan. Organized by the City of Odate and attended by 24 members of AKIHO, Mayor Fukuhara Atsushi discussed the history of the Akita Inu breed and the city of Odate. Notable attendees included Norika Nabeshima, General Consul of Japan, Hideo Kuroda, Director of JR Railways in Paris, and Toshihiro Yamaguchi, Director of All Nippon Airways for Milan and Paris. Representing AKIHO Europe, Antonino Saporito presented Mayor Fukuhara with a framed version of the artwork from the 10th European Hozonkai Championship and shared a presentation video about AKIHO’s European activities. The event was a success and enjoyed by all.

AKIHO EUROPE RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AHEAD OF DECENNIAL EVENT

This week, AKIHO Europe received a letter of appreciation from AKIHO President Endou Takashi, formally expressing his gratitude for "the great contribution to the development of the society."

We are honored to receive these kind words, and they motivate us as we prepare for the "European Hozonkai Championship - the Decennial Edition," which will take place in Torino, Italy, in about two months' time.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all there.

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COMING SOON: 10TH EUROPEAN HOZONKAI CHAMPIONSHIP

After last September’s pre-announcement at AKIHO Central Europe’s first exhibition, AKIHO Europe is proud to officially announce the 10th European Hozonkai Championship, which is set to take place on 25-26 May in Torino, Italy.

More information will soon be shared. In the mean time, save the date & tell all those who are concerned: Japan Returns To Europe!

We look forward seeing you in Torino. 🇪🇺❤️🐕🇯🇵

THANK YOU & RESULTS

Last Sunday the 12th European Hozonkai Championship took place in beautiful Torino, Italy. AKIHO Europe would like to thank everybody for their participation and making it such an enjoyable event. For a full list of results, please visit www.akitainu-hozonkai.eu/results-12th-ehc.

Needless to say, a special word of gratitude goes out to AKIHO judges Hamada Masami and Kawakita Kousuke for their skilled judgement and having shared their expertise at this year’s Benkyoukai (seminar) together with AKIHO President Endou Takashi.

In the coming week pictures and videos will be shared on our FB and (new!) Instagram page, so be sure to keep your eyes on our socials.

Congratulations to all winners and we look forward seeing you at the next European Hozonkai Championship!

HACHI 100

While this weekend European Akita Inu enthusiasts are joining together in Torino, Italy for the 12th European Hozonkai Championship as well as honoring Hachikou’s 100 birthday, today it was also the day of his 88th ireisai (memorial service) in Shibuya, Tokyo.

ENTRY NUMBERS 12th EHC

Entries for the 12th European Hozonkai Championship have just been closed, resulting in a total of 128 Akita Inu. The exhibition wil have exhibitors from all over Europe, including (in alphabetical order) Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland and Romania.

AKIHO Europe is looking forward to a great exhibition and seeing all of you soon.

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LAUNCH OF AKIHO EIYOSHOU

2023 is not only the year of commemorating Hachikou’s 100th anniversary, it will also mark the launch of a special award: AKIHO Eiyoshou.

Similarly to AKIHO Meiyoshou—the legendary award that may or may not be assigned to one or multiple Akita Inu competing in Seiken A class at Honbuten—AKIHO Eiyoshou is an honorary award that exceeds Tokuyuu.

We look forward finding out if and to who the first AKIHO Eiyoshou will be assigned during the 12th European Hozonkai, later next week.

ENTRY IS OPEN!

Very soon it will take place, on 8 and 9 April in Torino - Italy, the 12th European Hozonkai Championship. And this year with extra reasons for participating: the launch of Eiyoshou, Hachikou’s 100th Anniversary, and the visit of a highly distinguished Japanese delegation that includes AKIHO President Endou Takashi, recently retired Vice-President Kawakita Kousuke and Vice-Director of Judging Saitou Akira.

No further words needed, other than us welcoming you to head on over to AKIHO Europe’s official website and enter your Akita Inu for the 12th Europe Hozonkai Championship.

Looking forward to see you there!

THIS YEAR’S DELEGATION

With 2023 marking faithful dog Hachikou’s 100th anniversary, this year AKIHO Europe has the honour of hosting an especially distinguished Japanese delegation for its 12th European Hozonkai Championship:

  • ENDOU Takashi - AKIHO President

  • KAWAKITA Kousuke - (recently retired) AKIHO Vice-President

  • SAITOU Akira - AKIHO Vice-Director of Judging

For more information, please head on to From Japan.

12TH EUROPEAN HOZONKAI CHAMPIONSHIP

After last month’s pre-announcement on social media, AKIHO Europe is proud to formally announce the 12th European Hozonkai Championship is set to take place on 8-9 April in Torino, Italy. Furthermore, exciting news from Japan is to be shared, which is not only relevant to the 12th EHC, but will impact all future overseas AKIHO activities…

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